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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241, 361.48 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241, 361.48 and 87.04 is: 130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241 : 361.48 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241/361.48 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241x = 361.48 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241x = 31,463.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,463.22/241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.55

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